Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Transformationunitgm; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Nottingham is seeking a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join its large respiratory department. The role requires full GMC registration and offers the opportunity to develop sub-specialty expertise supported by mentorship. The successful candidate will engage in service development, participate in clinical audits, and effectively support junior staff. With a competitive salary range of £109,725 - £145,478 per annum, the position also provides various benefits including access to wellbeing programs and relocation expenses of up to £8,000.

Benefits

Access to Staff Wellbeing programme

Secure cycle facilities

Access to Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work and travel passes

NHS discounts

Potential relocation expenses up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date.
• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.

Responsibilities

• Support candidates with limited experience in a sub-specialty area.
• Develop ideas for service delivery.
• Teach and support junior staff effectively.

Skills

Technical skills in medicine

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility in health service

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent MRCP

Higher professional degree (e.g., MD, PhD)

Job description

Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

Main area Respiratory Medicine Grade Consultant Contract Permanent: Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA's Post) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA's Post) Job ref 164-7635002-VC

Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Employer type: NHS Site. City: Nottingham. Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum. Closing date: 30/01/2026 23:59.

Job Overview

The Respiratory service runs on both the QMC and City campuses; cross site working is a requirement of the post. Most of our inpatient beds are currently on the City campus. We have a dedicated respiratory assessment unit (RAU) as well as five other inpatient wards, taking direct admissions via 999 ambulance service and transfers from the Emergency Department based at Queen’s Medical Centre campus. RAU has 20 beds, including 4 side rooms, and is led by a strong team of nurses, including Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and a team of junior doctors. On the QMC campus we have the 12‑bedded Advanced Respiratory Care Unit (ARCU). The Respiratory team also provides in‑reach cover to the Emergency department and the acute medical admissions area based on the QMC campus.

Applicants must have GMC registration and be eligible to be included on the Specialist Register. Sub‑specialty interests could also be accommodated.

Main duties of the job

If a candidate has limited experience in a sub‑specialty area but is keen to develop their expertise and take on a role in this area, we will support with a period of training and mentorship, tailored to the candidate’s needs.

We are one of the largest respiratory departments in the country with a wealth of subspecialty services, ranging from Severe Asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, ILD including LAM, through lung cancer to infections including TB.

The department has a strong research reputation and we are proud to have team members with national and international profiles. We are also home to the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, which has Respiratory as one of its themes.

Diversity & Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Access to the Staff Wellbeing programme including our free 24 hour staff advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, a staff physiotherapy service and staff support networks
• Secure cycle facilities
• Access to Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Cycle to work and travel passes
• NHS discounts

Relocation expenses up to £8,000 may be available to successful candidates.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

• Full GMC registration. Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date.

Professional Qualifications/Development

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent MRCP.
• Higher professional degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.

Clinical Skills/Experience

• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.

Management Skills

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Able to work in a team.

Personal Skills/Qualities

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service.

Teaching, Audit & Research

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Please note that this post does not attract relocation expenses.

Contact Information

Sherif Gonem – Respiratory Medicine Consultant & Head of Service – Email: [e-mail]

Harry Pick – Respiratory Consultant and Head of Service – Email: [e-mail]